Fishery Product Inspection Technician
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who inspects and analyzes the safety and quality of fishery products and determines compliance with standards.
Description
Fishery product inspection technicians target catches, cultured fish and shellfish, processed products, etc., conducting microbiological tests, chemical analyses, tissue inspections, and more to evaluate safety and quality. They handle tasks from developing sampling plans, pre-treating samples, operating analytical instruments, data analysis, to report preparation, contributing to compliance verification with legal standards and specifications, and maintaining hygiene management systems. They perform lab work and field surveys at research institutions, fishery processing plants, inspection agencies, etc., supporting consumer food safety.
Future Outlook
With rising consumer awareness of food safety, inspection demand remains stable. Automation and digitalization are advancing, requiring advanced analytical techniques and AI-utilizing inspection methods.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Curious and Inquisitive / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Inspection Technician → Senior Inspection Technician → Quality Control Leader → Research and Development Role → Inspection Department Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Maintenance / Chemical Analysis (HPLC/GC) / Hygiene Management / Microbiological Testing / Sample Pretreatment
Recommended Skills
Automated Analyzer Operation / English Literature Reading / ISO/HACCP Knowledge / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for analyzing test results and understanding trends. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for trace component measurement and precise analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Ability to accurately perform statistical analysis and data processing is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work primarily follows standardized procedures, with limited opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Fishery Product Quality Inspection Technician
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